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Ukraine's Zelenskyy accuses Russia of 'cynical' strikes ahead of Trump talks

Russian drone and missile strikes killed at least 13 civilians, including children, in Ukraine hours before peace talks at the White House, Ukrainian officials said.

  • President Trump will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders at the White House on Monday, where Zelensky said `Russians are deliberately killing people, particularly children.`
  • After a Friday summit in Alaska, Putin demanded Ukraine surrender Donetsk and Luhansk, abandon NATO, and declare neutrality, with no ceasefire achieved.
  • Officials reported that in the past 24 hours, Russian strikes killed eight and wounded 35 across Ukraine, including civilians, with three deaths in Kharkiv, including a child.
  • He said `This was a demonstrative and cynical Russian strike`, insisting negotiations must begin with a ceasefire and be based on current front lines.
  • Security discussions indicate the United States could offer Article 5-like protection to Ukraine, and Trump’s team claims Vladimir Putin is open to allies defending Ukraine despite opposing NATO membership.
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Russian attacks kill 14 in Ukraine ahead of Trump-Zelensky talks

Russian attacks, including on an apartment block in Kharkiv city, killed 14 people across Ukraine, authorities said Monday, ahead of talks in Washington between President Volodymyr Zelensky and US leader Donald Trump.

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The Sun broke the news in United Kingdom on Monday, August 18, 2025.
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